Art History Flavor: Gustav Klimt Inspired Mixed Media Compositions
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Over these three weeks we will focus on the beautifully ornate style of Gustav Klimt and we will create compositions of our own using actual photos combined with mixed media backgrounds of swirling color and textures. We will discuss patterns and composition choices to enhance the human figure and bring the chosen destination/place to life. Basic supplies are included for use over the duration of the class. Students may wish to purchase additional materials if needed. Ages 14 and up.
Supplies Kit: provided
- Paper of different colors, textures and thicknesses
- Acrylic paints
- Brushes and palette knives for painting
- Paper that has shimmer (gold and silver)
- Tissue paper
- Paintbrushes
- Old magazines
- Medium wooden palettes for art piece (2 per person)
- Decoupage glue
- Regular glue
- Plates
- Various colored string
- Cups
Bryn Lenkaitis Childers
Bryn Lenkaitis is a Pennsylvania native who fell in love with the people and places of North Carolina and decided to make it home about 4 years ago. She has a BA in Art History and Studio Art from IUP where she was given the opportunity to study in both Croatia and Spain – most memorable being her experience backpacking the El Camino de Santiago across Northern Spain.
When she’s not working as a Philanthropic Project Specialist aiding in the fundraising efforts for Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, Bryn creates art mainly in acrylics and oils but also experiments with ink and mixed media. Her artwork explores the use of bold color and texture to bring to life both the beautiful adventures and day-to-day places she inhabits. In doing so, she can put down roots in the rich soil of each new community she finds herself in and preserve the transient landscapes along the way that bring her immense joy.